Career Makeover highlights

Web development
Deborah Porter was encouraged to use her part-time job to showcase her abilities. (Yoon S. Byun/Globe Staff)

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Web development

Goal: Deborah Porter wanted to land a job in technology project management, preferably as a Web manager or developer
Problem: Outdated skills and broad website experience in an industry that prefers specialization
Recommendations: Focus on nonprofit or small businesses, where staff is more apt to need a expansive rather than narrow skill set; Set up a one- or two-page website in WordPress or Drupal; Be proactive in any job setting, even a temporary, fill-in role, by suggesting new projects